Me First & The Gimme Gimmes - In Your Barcalounger
Review by Tris Hussey
Me First & The Gimme Gimmes' album "In Your Barcalounger" is a fun and energetic tribute to classic songs from the 60s and 70s. The band's signature punk rock sound is infused with elements of country, pop, and even disco, resulting in a unique and entertaining listening experience.
The album features covers of popular hits like "Rocket Man" by Elton John, "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, and "Blitzkrieg Bop" by The Ramones. Each track is given a fresh and lively spin, with the band's playful energy shining through on every song.
Fans of Me First & The Gimme Gimmes will not be disappointed with "In Your Barcalounger". The band's musicianship is top-notch, with tight instrumentation and impressive vocal performances throughout. The album is also sure to appeal to fans of classic rock and pop, as the band puts their own spin on beloved songs from the past.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| You've Got A Friend | ||
| Fire And Rain |
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Me First And The Gimme Gimmes - You've Got A Friend
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Catalog Numbers
VIRUS 226Labels
Alternative TentaclesListen online
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Formats
- Vinyl
- 7"
- 45 RPM
- Single
- Blue B-Side Label
- Brown B-Side Label
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Alternative Tentacles |
| Copyright (c) | Alternative Tentacles |
| Mastered At | Greg Lee Processing |
Notes
- 1st pressing on black vinyl with brown B side label.
- 2nd pressing on black vinyl with blue B side label. [This]
- The release incorrectly credits J.Taylor as the writer of both tracks. Written by Carole King is added as uncredited.
- Lower right corner of the frontside of the sleeve reads: "Collector's item produced especially for Barcalounger reclining chairs by Alternative Tentacle Records. A custom virus of Alternative Tentacles."
- A side label reads at bottom: "Celebrating 20 Years of Harmful Matter."
- 1st pressing on black vinyl with brown B side label. [This]
- 2nd pressing on black vinyl with blue B side label.
- (C) & (P) 1999 Alternative Tentacles Records
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A): VIRUS-226 A1 L-51221 (A)
- Matrix / Runout (B): VIRUS 226 B1 L-51221-X (A)
- Matrix / Runout (Etched A Side Inner Ring): VIRUS-226 A1 L-51221 (A)
- Matrix / Runout (Etched A Side Outer Ring): R-18719
- Matrix / Runout (Etched B Side): VIRUS 226 B1 L-51221-X (A) R-18720
About Me First & The Gimme Gimmes
Punk rock supergroup that exclusively performs cover songs, formed in 1995 by musicians on the roster. They reinterpret popular songs in a punk rock style, often working in musical interpretations of existing punk songs. Each of their albums has a different musical theme. The bulk of their output has been on Fat Wreck Chords, with some singles and EPs released on other independent labels.
The band was formed by bassist "Fat Mike" Burkett (), guitarists Joey Cape () and Chris Shiflett (then of , using the alias "Jake Jackson"), drummer Dave Raun (then of , soon to join Lagwagon), and singer Spike Slawson (who worked in the Fat Wreck Chords warehouse and later joined ). Their early releases were 7" singles of songs from the 1960s/1970s "AM Gold" era, named after the artists being covered: "Denver" for , "Billy" for , etc. Several of these songs, along with a few new recordings, comprised their first studio album, 1997's Have A Ball. Are A Drag followed in 1999, consisting of showtunes from musicals. Also that year, Shiflett left No Use For A Name and joined the .
2001's Blow In The Wind covered 1960s pop hits, while 2003's Take A Break tackled the R&B genre. A live album, Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah, followed in 2004; recorded at an actual bar mitzvah, it found the band covering karaoke favorites. In 2006 the band released Love Their Country on which they covered country songs; it was accompanied by the "Square Dance Series" of square-shaped 7"s. Have Another Ball was released in 2008, consisting of songs from the Have A Ball era, most of them previously released on 7"s.
The EPs Go Down Under and Sing In Japanese were released in 2011 to coincide with the band's tours of Australia and Japan, consisting of covers of artists from those countries. For their 2014 album Are We Not Men? We Are Diva!, they covered songs made famous by "diva" singers. The compilation Rake It In: The Greatestest Hits was released in 2018.
Due to the members' other commitments, many fill-in musicians have performed with Me First And The Gimme Gimmes on tour. Examples include , Schiflett's brother , , , , , , , , , , , , and . Since 2014, Burkett has seldom performed live with the group; and have often served as touring bassists in his stead. In 2019, Chris Shiflett stated that he was no longer involved with the group.
Aliases
- Dr. Mock & The Flocks
Members
- Joey Cape
- Dave Raun
- Chris Shiflett
- Spike Slawson
- Michael Burkett
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest nights
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend
If the sky above your
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
And soon I will be knocking upon your door
[repeat chorus]
Hey, ain't it good to know
That you've got a friend?
People can be so cold
They'll hurt you and desert you
They'll take your soul if you let them
But don't you let them
[repeat chorus]
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
You've got a friend